In the Air Force I spent my overseas tour of duty in Korat and Tahkli Thailand. I loaded weapons on the F105 Thunderchief. The 105 flew more missions over North Vietnam than any other American plane, and suffered more losses. The F105 was nick named, by the pilots, the “THUD” for the sound it made when it hit the ground. 108 Thunderchief pilots died flying missions over the North. Most of the POW pilots were 105 drivers.

FREEDOM is a Salute to those who flew the gauntlet for 100 missions to earn their ticket home.

FREEDOM is a THANK-YOU to the 108 who lost the deadly game of tag with the SAMs.

FREEDOM is finally a THANK-YOU to all of the Veterans who never received a THANK-YOU for their sacrifice!

Deer Hair Sculptures

FREEDOM

Mike's Shrimp

Oatman's Photography is responsible for the majority of the pictures on this page. He does sell prints of flies and in 2010 we did a limited edition calendar.